Martinsburg gazette. (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1886-1887, 1887-02-25

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SEVEN HUNDRED MEN In LnSE-Ais
EHgovABLE AfFkrR.-on Tuesday
morning, in company with several Of
our citizens, we took the early train for
chambersbnrg, to witness the celebra-
ton Of Washington's Birthday. Arriv-
ing at the above place at 9 O'Clock, we
wended our way to the Montgomery
Hotel, to make arrangements for the
inner man. After satisfying our appe-
lite, We started out in pursuit Of news
paper men, and were pleased to meet
such worthy land Handsomely editors.
We were kindly welcomed BY Messrs.
Pomeroy, Of the Repository, and Sell
haner, Of the Pubic Opinion, both very
clever and genial gentlemen. We oc-
cupied our entire time ii the forenoon
BY taking in the sights Of the city, and
are pleased to note the appearance
which will equal that Of many Of the
larger cities. After enjoying hearty
dinner we called at the dental Office Of
DR.. Strailey, one Of Chambersburg's en-
terprising young men, and in company
with several young ladies we viewed
the procession from his Office, on cor
ner Of Square. The entire procession,
being composed of nearly seven hun
dred men, presented unique appear
ance.
Much credit is due those who labored
hard to make the occasion one Of pleas
ure and enjoyment. Below we make q
clipping from the Repository:
'sAs soon as the morning trains ar
rived the influx Of visitors began,
and it was early in the day q certain
fact the town would be well crowded
with visitors.
This fact was clearly established when
the noon trains brought in the visiting
firemen who were to aid in making the
parade success. The sidewalks, es-
pecially in the vicinity of the Public
Square, were lined with people anxious
to witness the procession. While they
waited they had the pleasure Of enjoy
ing the decorations of the private and
public buildings, which We'd with each
other in extending hearty welcome to
the fire laddies. The crowd at the
stations to see the 6remen arrive was
simply immense. At the Cumberland
Valley several hundred people congre-
gated, when the special train from Mar
tinsburg and HagerstOwn arrived drawn
by engine 81 and composed Of ten cars,
containing the fremen Of those two
places. The visitors were met by the
reception committee and escorted to
their position in line.
At about two O'Clock the formation
of the procession began, the home conf
panies having assembled at their
houses at O'Clock to be in readiness.
A little before O'Clock the parade COM
menced.
1t was general remark on all sides
that it was one of the most creditable
and successful parades ever seen IN
Chambersburg. At intervals along the
route loud applause was gwen this or
that company as partiality dictated.
All acquitted themselves so well that It
would be impossible for us to make any
distinction and we leave it to the judg-
ment Of those who witnessed the pa
rade.
We were gratifed at the manner in
which our city was represented, the
City Band and Firemen heading the
procession and having the largest num-
Der Of men in ranks. The City Band
stirred up the town with music, while
its envious and numerous competitors
looked on with scornful eyes.
PERsoNAL.-Miss Florence Shober IS
visiting at Wichita. Kan.